Recently in class we have learned that argumentative essays (we are using this term synonymously with persuasive essays) are used to argue a highly debatable topic in writing form. We will be learning how to form a valid opinion and to back up this opinion using research of academic resources.

Click on the following document below to open the timeline for the argumentative essay
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Click on the document below to view some possible topics for your essay:


The following website was used to take notes in class and may assist in the development of a thesis statement:
http://writing.colostate.edu/guides/teaching/rst/pop5e.cfm

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